How to List a Double Major on a Resume (Examples & Exact Format)

A recruiter told me double majors are the most consistently botched education entry she sees. Two separate degree lines, a slash between subjects, or just picking one major and pretending the other didn't happen.

Knowing how to list a double major on a resume right takes thirty seconds once you've seen the format.

TL;DR

To list a double major on a resume, write both subjects on a single degree line using "Double Major in X and Y" — keeping the institution, graduation date, and GPA on the same entry, never as two separate degrees.

How to List a Double Major on a Resume (Correct Format)

Everything goes on one line. You earned one degree. It just covered two fields.

The standard format:

Degree Type, Double Major in [Subject A] and [Subject B] Institution Name | City, State | Month Year GPA: X.X/4.0 (if 3.5 or above)

Four rules:

- Write "Double Major in" — not "Majors:" or a slash. It parses cleanly and reads clearly. - One institution line. Both majors under the same school entry, never split. - Full graduation date. "May 2024" for recent grads; year alone if it's more than five years back. - GPA only if 3.5 or above. Leave it off entirely below that.

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Double Major Resume Examples (Copy & Paste)

Standard education section — completed degree:

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Computer Science and Economics
University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | May 2024
GPA: 3.8/4.0 | Dean's List: 4 semesters

In-progress or recent graduate — with expected date:

Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Psychology and Sociology — Expected December 2025
Boston University | Boston, MA
Relevant coursework: Research Methods, Behavioral Economics, Social Statistics

The coursework line earns its place only if the courses directly match the role. If they don't, cut it.

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When to Highlight vs. Downplay a Double Major

Not every double major combination deserves equal billing.

Lead with it when: - Both majors are relevant — Finance + Data Science for fintech, Engineering + Economics for consulting - You're a student or recent grad with limited work experience — the double major is your differentiator

Keep it brief when: - You have five or more years of work experience — your job history carries the resume; education is a footnote - The two subjects are nearly identical — "Double Major in Marketing and Advertising" reads as padding

Common Mistakes to Avoid

- Two separate degree lines. "B.S. in Computer Science" on one line, "B.A. in Economics" on the next reads as two degrees. Wrong — and ATS systems may count it as two. - Inconsistent formatting across applications. "Double Major in X and Y" on the resume, "X / Y" on LinkedIn. Pick one and use it everywhere. - Over-explaining coursework. Three courses maximum. A six-bullet coursework list is almost always too much. - Missing the graduation date. Always include it. A date-free education entry looks like you're hiding something.

Quick Checklist, FAQ, and Conclusion

Quick Checklist

- [ ] Both majors on a single degree line — not listed as two separate degrees - [ ] Phrasing is "Double Major in X and Y" — not a slash, not "Majors:" - [ ] Graduation date included (Month Year for recent grads) - [ ] GPA listed only if 3.5 or above — left off entirely if below - [ ] Coursework line included only if the courses are directly relevant to the target role

ATS Tips

- Write "Double Major" as two words — "double-major" with a hyphen confuses some parsers - Spell out the full degree type at least once: "Bachelor of Science" not "B.S." - Don't use a semicolon between majors — "Finance; Computer Science" can parse as two separate fields - Save as PDF: FirstName-LastName-Resume.pdf — no spaces, no version numbers

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FAQ

Is a double major better than a minor on a resume? Usually yes — it signals more depth. But a minor in a directly relevant field can outperform a double major where one subject has nothing to do with the role.

Should both majors be listed equally? Yes — it's one degree. Put the more relevant one first if you want to direct attention, but don't bold one and ignore the other.

How do you list unrelated majors? Exactly the same way. "Double Major in Mechanical Engineering and French" is a real and legitimate credential. List it on one line. Let the cover letter or interview explain the combination if the recruiter asks.

Conclusion

The double major is a real credential. One line, right format, both subjects visible — that's all it takes.

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